thru December 20 - Adoptive Parents Networking Group - Meets 2nd Tue of each month from 6:00 - 7:00pm at MAHEC, 501 Biltmore Avenue. Check website for specific room location (different from other group). Check www.WNCAdoptionNetwork.org for specific room locations each month.

thru October 24 - Oconaluftee Indian Village - Experience Cherokee village life in 1759 and learn about the Cherokee way of life and the seven-clan society. Village guests meander at their leisure and watch traditional potters, basket weavers, blowgun marksmen, mask makers, bead workers, arrowhead knappers and craftsmen making great canoes by ancient methods. New this year is the 20-minute outdoor drama “Time of War” featuring live reenactments of war at the Village, as well as Myths & Legends Storytelling, audio cell phone tours and Hands On classes. For more information, please visit us at www.cherokee-nc.com

thru August 29 - “Unto These Hills” - For more information, please visit us at www.cherokee-nc.com. Celebrate the drama’s 60th season under the stars in the newly renovated Mountainside Theatre. Telling the story of the Cherokee from Desoto to today, this unique outdoor drama is one of the oldest and well-known productions in the United States. Recently, “Unto These Hills” was heralded by The New York Times as “Delightfully Authentic.”

thru July 10 - Gallery Exhibit: Men of the Mountains - TC Arts Council is proud to present this art exhibit of artwork by local mountain men in painting, photography, wood work, sculpture, clay and much more. The gallery is open Monday – Friday from 10 am – 4 pm. There will be an artist reception on Friday, June 26 from 5-9 pm during Brevard’s 4th Friday Gallery Walk. For more information call TC Arts at 828-884-2787 or go to www.artsofbrevard.org

thru July 4 - Arts & Culture Week - Brevard and Transylvania County will celebrate the arts with a week dedicated to the visual and performing arts. Enjoy the Brevard 4th Friday Gallery Walk, the opening of the world-renowned Brevard Music Center, the 4th of July Fine Arts and Crafts Showcase, an open mic nite for writers, performances by local actors and musical groups . . .more than 30 events in one week! For more information call TC Arts Council at 828-884-2787 or go to www.artsofbrevard.org.

thru July 3 - Asheville Tourists at Savannah. - Visit http://www.theashevilletourists.com/ for more info and game times. The Asheville Tourists 2009 South Atlantic League baseball schedule features 71 home games, including a dozen Thirsty Thursdays and a Friday Fourth of July contest that could be the biggest date of the year.

thru July 31 - AHS Baby Shower - Asheville Humane Society is holding a baby shower the entire month of July for the shelter animals! The summer months bring lots of homeless kittens and puppies to our shelter who need our special care. AHS is registered at: Lowes, Target and Wal-Mart. First Name: Asheville Humane - Last Name: Society. You can also pick up a list of baby shower items at Petsmart Customer Service. Just drop off your gifts at either the AHS shelter, 72 Lee's Creek Rd, or the Administrative offices, 55 Shiloh Rd, Suite 6.

thru July 18 - Boeing-Boeing -

thru July 18 - Perfect Wedding - Flatrockplayhouse.org. Despite the title of this laugh-aloud comedy, Bill’s wedding day is anything but perfect. Perfect Wedding is sharply funny and everything a great farce aspires to be.

thru July 31 - POSTCARDS - A collaborative traveling exhibition of postcard-sized original paintings by artists from western North Carolina that are framed in black shadow boxes. Participating organizations include The Arts Council of Henderson County, Cultural Arts Council of Wilkes, Ashe County Arts Council, Watauga County Arts Council, Caldwell Arts Council, Cleveland County Arts Council, and Burke Arts Council. The Arts Council is located at 538 North Main Street, 2nd Floor in downtown Hendersonville. Gallery hours are Tuesday – Friday, 1:00 – 5:00 pm, and Saturday, 1:00 – 4:00 pm.

- Asheville Tourists @ Savannah Sand Gnats - Away game. Visit theashevilletourists.com for more information.

thru July 4 - Jonesborough Days "Days of Dance" - "Days of Dance" all day Friday and Saturday at the Historic Jonesborough Visitors Center in Jonesborough, TN. Music by Appalachian Storm and Dot-Dot-Dash with Diane Silver calling. Schedule to be announced later.

thru July 5 - 4th of July Powwow - For more information, please visit us at www.cherokee-nc.com. A three-day explosion of authentic Indian dancing, drumming and tribal regalia. Dance competitions kick the excitement up even higher.

thru July 9 - ‘Til Beth Do Us Part - 'Til Beth Do Us Part is a hilarious look at a marriage turned upside down. Gibby and Suzannah Hayden have been together twenty-seven years when another woman, Suzannah's new assistant, Beth, enters the picture and wreaks havoc on their lives. Surprisingly, Beth isn't after Suzannah's husband; she wants her career. And this Southern-fried Mary Poppins from Hell will stop at nothing to achieve her goal, with outrageous and side-splitting results. This World Premiere is the newest comedy from Jessie Jones, Nicholas Hope and Jamie Wooten, Playwrights-in-Residence at Asheville Community Theatre and the authors of the wildly successful Dearly Beloved, Christmas Belles, Southern Hospitality and The Dixie Swim Club. Performances Friday and Saturday nights at 8:00 pm, Sunday afternoons at 2:30 pm. No performance Saturday, July 4. Tickets range from $12-$22. Visit ashevilletheatre.org.

thru July 19 - 'TIL BETH DO US PART - Asheville Community Theatre. Hilarious World Premiere Comedy about a long-married couple and their attempts to keep a newly hired 'Southern-fried Mary Poppins from Hell' from sabotaging their relationship, from the playwrights Jones Hope Wooten, who penned DEARLY BELOVED, CHRISTMAS BELLES, SOUTHERN HOSPITALITY and THE DIXIE SWIM CLUB. July 3 - 19. Tickets 254-1320 or visit www.ashevilletheatre.org .

- Advanced Dance - 8-11 pm at River Falls Lodge above Marietta, SC in northern Greenville County. Featuring Contrarians (Paul Epstein-fiddle, Gary Reynolds-guitar, John Longwell-mandolin, Will Carter-bass) with Keith Cornette Eustis calling. Experienced Dancers Only - Not For Beginners Or New Dancers. For more information, call 828-277-4068.

- Bark and Wine - Looking for something fun to do this coming holiday weekend? Come out for the Bark and Wine fundraising social event on Friday, July 3rd, from 4-8pm at Cherry Street Square in Black Mountain! A fun event to bring your well behaved dog to! A $10 donation gets you beer and wine tastings, appetizers, doggie daiquiris, and homemade dog treats ! Get your dog microchipped for $20! All proceeds go to Brother Wolf Animal Rescue and Chainfree Asheville. Visit www.bwar.org or call 458-7778 for more info.

- Celebrating 60 Years of Collecting at the Asheville Art Museum - The Asheville Art Museum is delighted to present the celebratory exhibition Looking Back: Celebrating 60 Years of Collecting at the Asheville Art Museum opening Friday, July 3, 2009 at 5:00 p.m. Free with Museum Membership or admission.

- ELLEN BRYANT VOIGT: Double-Double - Events last approximately one hour. Admission is free. The schedule is subject to change. For more information, call the MFA Office: (828) 771-3715.

- READINGS by MFA Program Faculty and Graduating Students - Events last approximately one hour. Admission is free. The schedule is subject to change. For more information, call the MFA Office: (828) 771-3715.

thru July 7 - Asheville Tourists v. Charleston - Visit http://www.theashevilletourists.com/ for more info and game times. The Asheville Tourists 2009 South Atlantic League baseball schedule features 71 home games, including a dozen Thirsty Thursdays and a Friday Fourth of July contest that could be the biggest date of the year.

- Asheville Tourists v. Charleston Riverdogs - Home game! Visit theashevilletourists.com for more information.

- Shindig on the Green - Bring your instruments, families, friends, lawn chairs and blankets and join us at Martin Luther King, Jr. Park on Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive, while Pack Square Park is undergoing construction. Enjoy unique music and dance performances on stage, and informal jam sessions. Come celebrate the treasured cultural heritage of the Southern Appalachian Mountains. FREE. Summer Saturday evenings, along about sundown (or 7:00pm for those who wear a watch). For more information please visit the Folk Heritage Committee’s website: www.folkheritage.org.

- TC Arts Council’s 37th Annual Fine Arts & Crafts Showcase - TC Arts Council’s annual Showcase features excellent arts and crafts from throughout the region by more than 45 artists. The event takes place on Main Street in downtown Brevard, in conjunction with the Heart of Brevard's annual 4th of July Celebration and the Transylvania Region AACA Classic Car Show. For more information call 828-884-2787 or go to www.artsofbrevard.org.

- 16th Annual Kiwanis Firecracker 5k - The 16th Annual Kiwanis Firecracker 5k will be taking place Saturday, July 4 with a new course and start time. This year's course will begin in the parking lot in front of North Buncombe High School. It follows a rolling course on a paved roads through the North Buncombe countryside, concluding back at the high school. Race start at 8:30 a.m. Registration fee $20 before June 20 and $25 after. Proceeds go to college scholarships for North Buncombe students. More info at www.northbuncombekiwanis.org/Firecracker5k.htm

- 4th of July Celebrations - Black Mountain/Montreat: Montreat will host a parade in late morning. Black Mountain will have family fun and fireworks that night beginning at 7 PM.

- 4th of July Celebrations - Brevard: The downtown celebration starts with the 5K Firecracker Run and includes the 36th annual Fine Arts and Crafts Showcase, a classic car show, music throughout the day at the gazebo (starting at 11 a.m.), a 1 p.m. bike parade, and fireworks at 9:30 p.m.

- 4th of July Celebrations - Hendersonville: The downtown parade starts at 11 a.m..; the annual Fabulous Fourth celebration starts at 4 p.m. at Jackson Park. Fireworks at dark. Fourth of July Cruise-In, Jackson Park, antique car show, 2:00-9:00 p.m., sponsored by the Hendersonville Antique Car Club.

- 4th of July Celebrations - Waynesville: The Stars and Stripes Celebration runs from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. along Main Street with music and sidewalk sales.

- Contra Dance - 8-11 pm at River Falls Lodge above Marietta, SC in northern Greenville County. Presented by the Harvest Moon Folk Society. Featuring Contrarians (Paul Epstein-fiddle, Gary Reynolds-guitar, John Longwell-mandolin, Will Carter-bass) with caller TBA. We set up at about 5:00 and have a covered dish supper at 6:30. Beginners dance session is at 7:30 and the dance is at 8:00. Please come early and help if you can. Admission $8 for adults and $5 for teen-agers 14-17 who dance. No charge for kids. Info hotline including cancellations due to weather recorded by 2 PM at 864-836-2986. For general information call David White at 828-545-0689

- INGLES 4th OF JULY CELEBRATION - The City of Asheville invites you to join us for Ingles 4th of July Celebration. An event for the whole family, the festivities start at 4:00 p.m. at MLK Park. The day will feature live entertainment by Whiteacre and Shindig on the Green will take the stage from 7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. with a grand finale fireworks display at 9:30 p.m.

- Kids Corner Market - The Kids Corner Market, a new series of free kids’ activities at the Asheville City Market, is offered every Saturday throughout the summer. Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project (ASAP) is organizing The Kids Corner Market to get children excited about fresh, healthy food and physical activity. Free Kids Corner Market activities will be held every Saturday from June 6-August 29, from 10:00a.m.-12:30p.m. ASAP has invited other community groups to participate, to introduce children and their families to community resources and services.

- Pendergrast Family Patriotic Pops! - 2:00 pm, Brevard Music Center. Lawn tickets available. This festive Independence Day program will include traditional favorites such as Battle Hymn of the Republic and Armed Forces Salute. It culminates with a spectacular rendition of Tchaikovsky's 1812 Overture, complete with live cannons!

- READINGS by MFA Program Faculty and Graduating Students - Events last approximately one hour. Admission is free. The schedule is subject to change. For more information, call the MFA Office: (828) 771-3715.

- STACEY D’ERASMO: The Space Between: Simultaneity - Events last approximately one hour. Admission is free. The schedule is subject to change. For more information, call the MFA Office: (828) 771-3715.

- Transylvania Heritage Museum - 10 am - 5 pm: Transylvania Heritage Museum, 40 West Jordan St., Brevard, will be open with a special patriotism display. Free balloons for the kids. 884-2347 or heritage@citcom.net, website www.transylvaniaheritage.org

July 5 - Asheville Tourists v. Charleston Riverdogs - Home game! Visit theashevilletourists.com for more information.

July 5 - JAMES LONGENBACH: Tone Poems - Events last approximately one hour. Admission is free. The schedule is subject to change. For more information, call the MFA Office: (828) 771-3715.

July 5 - JAMES LONGENBACH: Tone Poems - Events last approximately one hour. Admission is free. The schedule is subject to change. For more information, call the MFA Office: (828) 771-3715.

July 5 - READINGS by MFA Program Faculty and Graduating Students - Events last approximately one hour. Admission is free. The schedule is subject to change. For more information, call the MFA Office: (828) 771-3715.

July 5 - Songcatchers Music Series at the Cradle of Forestry - 4:00 p.m. Songcatchers Music Series at the Cradle of Forestry featuring the Blue Ridge Rounders old time band. $6.00 for adults; $3.00 for youth under age 16 and holders of America the Beautiful and Golden Age passports. Call 828-877-3130 for details.

July 6 - Asheville Tourists v. Charleston Riverdogs - Home game! Visit theashevilletourists.com for more information.

July 6 - ALAN SHAPIRO: Translation as “Linguistic Hospitality” - Events last approximately one hour. Admission is free. The schedule is subject to change. For more information, call the MFA Office: (828) 771-3715.

July 6 - Blood Drive - 1:30pm-6:00pm, Lowe’s on Tunnel Road- East, 89 South Tunnel Road, Asheville, NC 28805, 299-3788

July 6 - Laura Boosinger & Josh Goforth - Information: 828.251.6991, www.unca.edu/summerquad. Open to the public and always family-friendly! Sorry, no pets allowed! Lawn chairs, blankets and picnics welcome. 7pm- UNC Asheville Quad. Rain location: Lipinsky Auditorium.

July 6 - Lloyd Arneach - Information: 828.251.6991, www.unca.edu/summerquad. Open to the public and always family-friendly! Sorry, no pets allowed! Lawn chairs, blankets and picnics welcome. 7pm- UNC Asheville Quad. Rain location: Lipinsky Auditorium.

July 6 - Lunch Bunch Bingo - Register by: Thursday, July 2 Time: 11:30 am – 1:00 pm Cost: One door prize Bring your lunch and door prize. Desserts and drinks will be provided. Location: Buncombe County Parks, Greenways Recreation Services Administration Office 59 Woodfin Place, Asheville For information contact Grace Young 250 4265

July 7 - Asheville Tourists v. Charleston Riverdogs - Home game! Visit theashevilletourists.com for more information.

July 7 - CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer - Health & Safety Courses are available at the Red Cross. You must pre-register by calling 258-3888, EXT. 221. Call for more information, click on the links below, or email chashevillenchealth@usa.redcross.org.

July 7 - FREE Guided Hike - Join a trailwalker for a guided hike along the Hickory Nut Falls trail. Along the way, you'll learn all about different natural aspects of the Park. The reward at the end of the moderate .75 mile hike is 404ft Hickory Nut Falls. 2PM, Chimney Rock Park. No Additional Cost with Park Admission.

July 7 - Gardening in the Mountains: Backyard Composting - This informative program is offered in cooperation with Buncombe County Cooperative Extension and regional Master Gardeners at 10 a.m. in the Education Center. NC Arboretum.

July 7 - READINGS by MFA Program Faculty and Graduating Students - Events last approximately one hour. Admission is free. The schedule is subject to change. For more information, call the MFA Office: (828) 771-3715.

July 7 - Volunteer Orientation Session - Asheville Community Theatre will hold a Volunteer Orientation Session on Tuesday, July 7 at 6:30 pm at the downtown theatre. All who are interested in volunteering at ACT are invited to attend. The Orientation Session should last no longer than an hour. Visit ashevilletheatre.org.

July 8 thru July 11 - Asheville Tourists v. Augusta - Visit http://www.theashevilletourists.com/ for more info and game times. The Asheville Tourists 2009 South Atlantic League baseball schedule features 71 home games, including a dozen Thirsty Thursdays and a Friday Fourth of July contest that could be the biggest date of the year.

July 8 - Asheville Tourists v. Augusta GreenJackets - Home game! Visit theashevilletourists.com for more information.

July 8 - Adult CPR Review - Health & Safety Courses are available at the Red Cross. You must pre-register by calling 258-3888, EXT. 221. Call for more information, click on the links below, or email chashevillenchealth@usa.redcross.org.

July 8 - Adult/Child/Infant CPR Review - Health & Safety Courses are available at the Red Cross. You must pre-register by calling 258-3888, EXT. 221. Call for more information, click on the links below, or email chashevillenchealth@usa.redcross.org.

July 8 - Blood Drive - 3:00pm-7:30pm, First Baptist Church – Black Mountain, 130 Montreat Road, Black Mountain, NC 28711, 669-6461

July 8 - Collections Walk: Sustainable Landscapes - Join the Arboretum’s Director of Horticulture, Alison Arnold for this informative walk. Wear sturdy footwear for walking on varied terrain. The walk departs at 1 p.m. from the Baker Exhibit Center Lobby. NC Arboretum.

July 8 - MAUD CASEY: Some Aspects of Time in Fiction - Events last approximately one hour. Admission is free. The schedule is subject to change. For more information, call the MFA Office: (828) 771-3715.

July 8 - READINGS by MFA Program Faculty and Graduating Students - Events last approximately one hour. Admission is free. The schedule is subject to change. For more information, call the MFA Office: (828) 771-3715.

July 8 - Y Dance - YWCA, 700 Augusta St, Greenville. Featuring Campobello Colossus String Band (Bob Buckingham, Amy Buckingham, Anya Watner, Callie Watner) with caller TBA. Beginners session at 7:00 ; dance 7:30 - 10:00. Admission $8, $5 ages 14-17.

July 9 - Asheville Tourists v. Augusta GreenJackets - Home game! Visit theashevilletourists.com for more information.

July 9 - Barter Theater Presents “ Six Lessons in Six Weeks” - Register by: Monday June 29 Departure/Arrive: 8:30 am/6:00pm Cost: $62.00 per person transportation and admission. Lunch on own When a former chorus boy agrees to teach an elderly widow a series of dances, both are given a chance to escape their lonely lives and find friendship and connection in this heartwarming comedy. Location: Buncombe County Parks, Greenways Recreation Services Administration Office 59 Woodfin Place, Asheville For information contact Grace Young 250 4265

July 9 - FAMILY NIGHT ON THE BLUE RIDGE PARKWAY: - Join Rangers at the Parkway Visitor Center, MP 384 in Asheville, to learn about and hunt down exotic, alien species that threaten the Blue Ridge Parkway. All activities are free, but registration for the 90-minute event is required. Call 298-5330, ext. 304, or 350-3822, ext. 209.

July 9 - FREE Guided Hike - Join a trailwalker for a guided hike along the Hickory Nut Falls trail. Along the way, you'll learn all about different natural aspects of the Park. The reward at the end of the moderate .75 mile hike is 404ft Hickory Nut Falls. 2PM, Chimney Rock Park. No Additional Cost with Park Admission.

July 9 - In-Depth Walk: What’s New in the Garden - An Arboretum horticulturist leads a walk at 1:30 p.m. focusing on new features in the gardens. Departs from the Baker Exhibit Center Lobby. NC Arboretum.

July 9 - Knit at the Library - Knitters of all skill levels are welcome, from beginner to expert. Bring your knitting or needlework project and join the fun. The Knitty Gritty at the East Asheville Library -Thursday, July 9 at 6:30pm

July 9 - READINGS by MFA Program Faculty and Graduating Students - Events last approximately one hour. Admission is free. The schedule is subject to change. For more information, call the MFA Office: (828) 771-3715.

July 9 - STEPHEN DOBYNS: Poetic Closur - Events last approximately one hour. Admission is free. The schedule is subject to change. For more information, call the MFA Office: (828) 771-3715.

July 9 - Standard First Aid with Adult CPR/AED - Health & Safety Courses are available at the Red Cross. You must pre-register by calling 258-3888, EXT. 221. Call for more information, click on the links below, or email chashevillenchealth@usa.redcross.org.

July 10 thru July 12 - CAROLINA MOUNTAIN RIBFEST - WNC Agricultural Center, Fletcher, NC. Produced by Western Carolina Productions, Inc. 828-628-9626 or visit wcpshows.com

July 10 - Asheville Tourists v. Augusta GreenJackets - Home game! Visit theashevilletourists.com for more information.

July 10 thru July 11 - Discovering Your Land: Basic Land Management Skills - Cradle of Forestry Historic Site in Pisgah National Forest--How to set property management goals and objectives while considering the role of your land in the big picture of Southern Appalachian ecosystems. An overview of some local native wildlife and how to manage your land with wildlife in mind. Learn to use basic tools such as plant identification, soil sampling, using maps and compasses, and GIS and GPS information to manage your land. For more information and registration materials, visit www.cradleofforestry.org or contact Amy Garascia, Program Coordinator, at amysworkshopinfo@aol.com or 828-884-5713 ex. 26.

July 10 thru October 4 - Summertime Memorie - Hand in Hand Gallery in Flat Rock will open an exhibition entitled “Summertime Memories-Western North Carolina Treasures”. The exhibition will include invited artists in photography, painting and wood. An opening reception will be held from 5-7 PM. The exhibition will remain up until October 4, 2009. Hand in Hand Gallery is located at 2720 Greenville Highway (Highway 225) along Flat Rock’s Little Rainbow Row. For more information, call the gallery at 828-697-7719 or contact us at www.handinhandgallery.com. Gallery summer hours are Mon.- Sat. 10am-5pm, Sun. 1-5pm.

July 10 thru December 6 - Cherokee Carvers: Tradition Renewed - he Asheville Art Museum is proud to present Cherokee Carvers: Tradition Renewed. Cherokee Carvers: Tradition Renewed will examine different aspects of late 20th and early 21st century Cherokee carving. It will include ritual objects, functional wares and pieces designed to be sold to tourists and collectors. The exhibition will include both stone and wood carvings and focuses on artists working in Western North Carolina today.

July 10 - BLUE RIDGE PARKWAY HIKE OF THE WEEK - Grab your binoculars and join Parkway Rangers for an easy 1-mile RT hike on the Pisgah Ridge Taril at 10 am, Friday, July 10. Learn about the birds of Pisgah Ridge and the northern hardwood forest they call home. The 90-minute guided hike will start at John Rock Overlook, MP 419.4, about one-half mile south of Graveyard Fields. Hikers should bring water, wear good walking shoes, and be prepared for changeable weather. Info: 456-9530, ext. 3.

July 10 - Blood Drive - 2:00 pm - 6:30 pm, Hendersonville Community, Mud Creek Baptist Church, 403 Rutledge Dr., 692-1262

July 10 - Blood Drive - 3:00 pm - 7:30 pm, Mills River Community, Mills River Fire Department @ Community Center, Schoolhouse Road, 231-1372

July 10 - FRIDAY MORNING BEADS: Dazzling Diva Bracelet - Create an elegant bracelet adorned with pearls and natural gemstones. Suitable for ages 8 & up, and all materials are included. Time: 10:00am – 12:00pm Fee: $15 ($12 for members & volunteers) Location: Campbell Geology Museum

July 10 - JUDY DOENGES: The First-Person Plural in Fiction - Events last approximately one hour. Admission is free. The schedule is subject to change. For more information, call the MFA Office: (828) 771-3715.

July 10 - READINGS by MFA Program Faculty and Graduating Students - Events last approximately one hour. Admission is free. The schedule is subject to change. For more information, call the MFA Office: (828) 771-3715.

July 10 - WARREN WILSON COLLEGE HOSTS OPEN HOUSE - Warren Wilson College will host its Summer Open House for prospective students and their families on July 10. The open house will begin with registration and an early-bird concert at 9:30 a.m. at Kittredge Theatre (north entrance to campus), and end by mid-afternoon.

July 11 thru July 12 - Bamboo Festival - NCArboretum.org. The American Bamboo Society’s Southeastern Chapter will host its third annual Bamboo Festival. Visitors will learn about the artistic value and functionality of this remarkable grass during a weekend of lectures, demonstrations, crafts, plant sales and a raffle. Free with parking fee admission ($6 per vehicle).

July 11 - Asheville Tourists v. Augusta GreenJackets - Home game! Visit theashevilletourists.com for more information.

July 11 - Shindig on the Green - Bring your instruments, families, friends, lawn chairs and blankets and join us at Martin Luther King, Jr. Park on Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive, while Pack Square Park is undergoing construction. Enjoy unique music and dance performances on stage, and informal jam sessions. Come celebrate the treasured cultural heritage of the Southern Appalachian Mountains. FREE. Summer Saturday evenings, along about sundown (or 7:00pm for those who wear a watch). For more information please visit the Folk Heritage Committee’s website: www.folkheritage.org.

July 11 thru July 13 - 3rd Annual Bamboo Festival - Explore bamboo arts and crafts, bamboo musicians and instruments, demonstrations, and presentations at the Education Center from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. NC Arboretum.

July 11 - "Behind the Apron" Artists of the Asheville Pizza & Brewing Company - Discover the talented artists "Behind the Apron" of Asheville's landamark pizzeria and brewery. Over 15 artits will exhibit works ranging from painting and scuplture to handmade jewlrey, at this one day art event at Satellite Gallery down town. DJ Anwar Brown will be spinning music all day, and light refreshements will be provided by Asheville Pizza & Brewing Company.

July 11 - A SALUTE TO OUR VETERANS - July is the most patriotic time of the year, and the Asheville Tourists are joining in the celebration by recognizing our country’s greatest heroes. On Saturday, July 11, the Tourists will host “A Salute To Our Veterans” on Disabled American Veterans Night when the team takes on the Augusta GreenJackets at McCormick Field, beginning at 7:05 p.m.

July 11 - HEATHER McHUGH: Part and parcel - Events last approximately one hour. Admission is free. The schedule is subject to change. For more information, call the MFA Office: (828) 771-3715.

July 11 - Infant and Child CPR (with First Aid) - Health & Safety Courses are available at the Red Cross. You must pre-register by calling 258-3888, EXT. 221. Call for more information, click on the links below, or email chashevillenchealth@usa.redcross.org.

July 11 - KAIROS - KAIROS is the largest Christian Prison Ministry. We are hosting an informal one-hour program to introduce KAIROS to Christian men and women on July 11th at 9:30AM, at the Holy Communion Lutheran Church in Spartanburg. Take Reidsville Rd. north-east from I-26 exit 22. Church is one mile on the left across from the BP station. This program is informative and motivational. We hope you will join us!

July 11 - Kids Corner Market - The Kids Corner Market, a new series of free kids’ activities at the Asheville City Market, is offered every Saturday throughout the summer. Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project (ASAP) is organizing The Kids Corner Market to get children excited about fresh, healthy food and physical activity. Free Kids Corner Market activities will be held every Saturday from June 6-August 29, from 10:00a.m.-12:30p.m. ASAP has invited other community groups to participate, to introduce children and their families to community resources and services.

July 11 - READINGS by MFA Program Faculty and Graduating Students - Events last approximately one hour. Admission is free. The schedule is subject to change. For more information, call the MFA Office: (828) 771-3715.

July 11 - STEVEN SCHWARTZ: Mythic CharactSTEVEN SCHWARTZ: Mythic Character in Fiction - Events last approximately one hour. Admission is free. The schedule is subject to change. For more information, call the MFA Office: (828) 771-3715.

July 11 - Special presentation by DAR member Dorothy Vaniman on Patriot Waightstill Avery - 1 - 2 pm - Special presentation by DAR member Dorothy Vaniman on Patriot Waightstill Avery and how the Revolutionary War affected the settlement of Western North Carolina. Transylvania Heritage Museum, 40 West Jordan St., Brevard. 884-2347 or heritage@citcom.net, website www.transylvaniaheritage.org

July 12 - Hiking Hounds - Come hike with shelter dogs! New hikers please arrive at 8 AM; returning hikers please arrive at 8:30 AM. See article below for further information. IMPORTANT: IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO PARTICIPATE, please contact Jenny White directly via email: mixed_breed@hotmail.com before the hike!

July 12 - Sunday Dance And Swim! at River Falls - 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM at River Falls Lodge above Marietta, SC in northern Greenville County. Presented by the Harvest Moon Folk Society. Featuring Gypsy Meltdown (Colleen Reed – flute & sax, Kathy Kerr-fiddle, Keith Gillis-guitar) with caller Jack Mitchell. Watermelons available all afternoon. Beginners session: 1:30; Dance at 2:00. For general information call David White at 828-545-0689